Last week I told you about the photo shoot in Flair Magazine (see here and here). Unfortunately, our article was canceled, complicated story about advertising pages etc. but yeah, its’ too bad. Especially because all text and pictures have already been there. I wanted to share with you anyway so that’s why I put it in my blog. I hope you like it!

Natascha Weinert (36, self employed) lives with Jos (42) and is the mother of Madeleine (13), Isa (3) and Senna (10 months). Natascha owns Bilanz and is busy setting up a food magazine, Zonder Meer Magazine, for people with a food challenge. Due to lack of time she called in the help of personal shopper Els.“I’m counting the days until I can go shopping with Els. Then I finally have a day that revolves around me. My attention and time always go to the children, my friend, the dog and my work. I come last. My precious time, I want it well spent, so Els and I are shopping purposefully. She knows exactly what I can wear and combine that with my cool, chic style. Within three or four hours we walk back tot the car with arms full of bags. She protects me for non-conforming. I remember that once tried on a floral dress, something different. I came to the fitting room and Els suffocated almost with laughter. “That’s not you!,” she laughed. I love the honesty, otherwise I just bought it!

After my last pregnancy, my style changed completely. I first became a hippie, wearing tunics and trousers with wide legs. I even had a gold satin tight pants they were so tight you could see every bump of cellulite. That was before I met Els. I hid under those loose clothes, had to find myself again. I’ve learned to shop for sets, not just look for a nice top or nice pants. By beautiful, appropriate clothing – and therefore Els – I feel confident and sexy, also in my work.I’m glad that Els is not a thin stylist, like those on television. She has a bigger size and that enables me, with size 42, at ease. I sometimes pull things off the rack so I see her face spontaneous involvement, such as leather leggings. Els hates those. I feel safe enough to say that I find them very tough, and she respects that. Yet she can not resist now, every time I have them on, to sigh: “Oh no, are you wearing that thing again.”She has an honest opinion, and that’s exactly why I’ve hired her. “

Personal shopper, stylist and graphic designer Els Sprenkeling of Jouw Stijl (40) lives with Piet (43). Together they have two children: Anne (11) and Tijn (10).“That’s the dress I want,” I said to my mother as a little girl. I was already in love with fashion. In my mind I saw how a dress hat to look, so I took the sewing machine and made it myself. I turned that passion into my work.I often hear at dinner later that the hostess girlfriends nervously asked, “What am I going to wear, Els is also there.” I find it flattering. It’s true, I can not always resist to check someone out. But on the other hand I also wear a jogging suit at home when I have no appointments.Many people do not know what clothing fits them and others do not have time to shop, like Natascha. We therefore shop twice a year when the new collection is in stores. Sometimes a quick shop in between sessions for a particular occasion. With her great legs and big beautiful curly hair she can get away with a lot of styles. Her favorite are well cut dresses and high heels. Natascha is less happy with her buttocks, but nobody knows because she dresses so well. It’s all about emphasizing your assets. Natascha looks beautiful in colors such as teal or yellow ocher. All women have their own charm. Whether you’re a little gap between your teeth à la Lara Stone or like Natasha a bunch of beautiful curls. “Text: Sandra Ringeling, FlairStyling: Els Sprenkeling, Jouw StijlPhotography: Anouk Kleermaeker, Studio 309Make-up: Romy Borst, House of Orange